A retainer is an amount of money paid by a client to retain the services of a law firm. The money paid by the client is placed into accounts called Client Trust Accounts. Moneys deposited by the firm into these accounts are not the firm’s money until work is performed on the case and the […]
Read more...Author: Jim Lockwood
A graduate of Notre Dame Law School, and a former Assistant Attorney General with Ohio's Attorney General's Office, Jim Lockwood has never let the fact that he is completely blind prevent him from doing anything. He is proof that anything is possible in America so long as you work hard enough to obtain it.
What do you charge for assistance in applying for Social Security Disability income (SSDI)?
The amount a lawyer can charge for a case involving assisting a client with applying for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is established by federal law. Thus, attorneys do not have a choice about what to charge. It does not matter whether the client lives in Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio. The amount able to be […]
Read more...What is our initial consultation fee?
A client’s initial consultation with our lawyers is entirely free. We feel it makes no sense what-so-ever to charge individuals for finding out if they have a case and for them to determine whether they are interested in employing The Lockwood Legal Group. This free initial consultation applies to all cases, whether it is personal […]
Read more...What type of cases do you take?
The firm takes a variety of types of cases. However, our primary focus is on four types of cases. Those types are: Personal injury and medical malpractice; Family law cases; Criminal law cases; and Social security or Medicaid issues. Personal injury and medical malpractice A majority of our cases involve individuals who have been harmed […]
Read more...What states are you licensed to practice in?
Currently, Jim is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts, in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. He will soon be licensed to practice law and represent clients in Illinois. However, Jim does not typically take a lot of cases from Ohio due to the amount of travel involved. The amount of travel might […]
Read more...How much will hiring your firm cost?
The cost of employing our firm depends upon several factors, including, but not limited to: the type of case you have; the length of time your case takes, and Whether appeals are filed. What type of case do you have? The cost of your case depends in part upon what type of case you have. […]
Read more...Child custody in Michigan FAQs
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions from clients regarding Michigan custody cases. If you think you might have a need for a child custody lawyer, Jim Lockwood specializes in family and custody law. Contact The Lockwood Legal Group today for a free consultation or give Jim a call at his office phone […]
Read more...Divorce in Indiana FAQs
The below questions are some of the most common we receive from clients. They only pertain to divorces filed under Indiana law. We will post an article with Divorce FAQs for a divorce filed in Michigan at a later time. What are the grounds for divorce in Indiana? Although Indiana is a “no-fault” divorce state, […]
Read more...Lawsuit Against Hooters For Customer’s Exposure To Toxic Chemicals
When we visit a public restaurant we expect that the food and drink we are served is going to be safe. It is why state and local governments has regulations on cleanliness. It is why states have regulations on the quality of food served at restaurants. It is why we have a federal department of […]
Read more...Lawsuit Against Lakeland Hospital For Leaving Wood In Patient’s Hand
My client fell in the woods in early May of 2018. As he attempted to break his fall, he throughout his hand.` Unfortunately, his hand landed on a protruding stick which, the weight of his fall caused it to puncture its way through his hand. Despite being taken to Lakeland Hospital in Niles Michigan, emergency […]
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